Dougherty Difference
Job Title:
Laminator
Department:
Lamination
Organizational Relationship:
Reports directly to the Lamination Supervisor
Job Type:
Full-Time
Shift:
1st Shift Monday-Friday 7am -3:30pm (2-15min paid break, 1 - 30 min unpaid lunch)
Job Duties:
Preforms fiberglass lamination activities as required by the customer and/or for production. The following are the duties and responsibilities of the Laminator. Mold inspection prior to production, clean and repair as needed, and mask off areas which are not to be laminated Work with various resins, gel-coats, fiberglass materials, foam and other adhesives Spray chopped fiberglass, resins and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments - release air bubbles and smooth seams, using rollers Select precut fiberglass mats, cloth and wood bracing materials per production requirements Pat or press layers of saturated mat or cloth into place on molds, using brushes or hands, and smooth out wrinkles and air bubbles with hands or squeegees Mix catalysts into resins, and saturate cloth and mats with mixtures, using brushes Install wood or and other components to hulls, desk and molds Operate certain power tools not limited to chop gun, saws, drills, grinders and hoists Check completed products for conformity and repair or modify discrepancies if detected Ability to work both independently and as a team member Follow safety and health standards - use of dust masks, respirators, gloves, eye protection and other protective equipment as required Perform other duties as assigned by management, supervisors and/or management Understand and comply with health, safety and regulatory requirement Additional Skills and Competencies:
Basic mathematical skills Understand and comply with health, safety and regulatory requirements Must be able to speak, read, and write English Meeting production schedules Knowing chemicals, their dangers, safety procedures, mixing procedures and time limits Ability to work both independently and as a team member Follow safety and health standards - use of protective equipment as required Ability to work 8+ hour day shifts (sitting, standing, bending and reaching) and moderate lifting up to 50 lbs. Understand and comply with health, safety and regulatory requirements Must be able to speak, read, and write English Perform other duties as assigned by management, supervisors and/or management
Required education and experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent - 2 - 5 years of experience finishing - Prefer knowledge with fiberglass and resin, spray painting, composites, marine material knowledge and marine experience.
OTHER JOB DEMANDS:
Working Conditions
Works inside with occasional outside work.
Physical Effort
Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with infrequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; stooping, kneeling or crawling with moderate effort; reaching and handling is required often with moderate effort; pushing and pulling of up to 25 lbs.
Physical Environment
Exposure to dirt, dust, hazardous substances and equipment does exist; they occur often. Protective eyewear is required when in production area.
Sensory Attention
Senses of seeing, smelling and touching are required with extreme concentration for long duration.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Laminator
Department:
Lamination
Organizational Relationship:
Reports directly to the Lamination Supervisor
Job Type:
Full-Time
Shift:
1st Shift Monday-Friday 7am -3:30pm (2-15min paid break, 1 - 30 min unpaid lunch)
Job Duties:
Preforms fiberglass lamination activities as required by the customer and/or for production. The following are the duties and responsibilities of the Laminator. Mold inspection prior to production, clean and repair as needed, and mask off areas which are not to be laminated Work with various resins, gel-coats, fiberglass materials, foam and other adhesives Spray chopped fiberglass, resins and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments - release air bubbles and smooth seams, using rollers Select precut fiberglass mats, cloth and wood bracing materials per production requirements Pat or press layers of saturated mat or cloth into place on molds, using brushes or hands, and smooth out wrinkles and air bubbles with hands or squeegees Mix catalysts into resins, and saturate cloth and mats with mixtures, using brushes Install wood or and other components to hulls, desk and molds Operate certain power tools not limited to chop gun, saws, drills, grinders and hoists Check completed products for conformity and repair or modify discrepancies if detected Ability to work both independently and as a team member Follow safety and health standards - use of dust masks, respirators, gloves, eye protection and other protective equipment as required Perform other duties as assigned by management, supervisors and/or management Understand and comply with health, safety and regulatory requirement Additional Skills and Competencies:
Basic mathematical skills Understand and comply with health, safety and regulatory requirements Must be able to speak, read, and write English Meeting production schedules Knowing chemicals, their dangers, safety procedures, mixing procedures and time limits Ability to work both independently and as a team member Follow safety and health standards - use of protective equipment as required Ability to work 8+ hour day shifts (sitting, standing, bending and reaching) and moderate lifting up to 50 lbs. Understand and comply with health, safety and regulatory requirements Must be able to speak, read, and write English Perform other duties as assigned by management, supervisors and/or management
Required education and experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent - 2 - 5 years of experience finishing - Prefer knowledge with fiberglass and resin, spray painting, composites, marine material knowledge and marine experience.
OTHER JOB DEMANDS:
Working Conditions
Works inside with occasional outside work.
Physical Effort
Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with infrequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; stooping, kneeling or crawling with moderate effort; reaching and handling is required often with moderate effort; pushing and pulling of up to 25 lbs.
Physical Environment
Exposure to dirt, dust, hazardous substances and equipment does exist; they occur often. Protective eyewear is required when in production area.
Sensory Attention
Senses of seeing, smelling and touching are required with extreme concentration for long duration.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.